Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 23 Jul 2026
Chelsea urged to hijack Arsenal's move for Manu Kone
Glen Johnson says Chelsea should beat Arsenal to Roma midfielder Manu Kone.
M. Kone
player
Player
Manu Kone
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Roma
Linked club
Chelsea, Arsenal
Contract expires
June 2029
What happened. Glen Johnson has urged Chelsea to sign Manu Kone from Roma, who has been heavily linked with Arsenal.
- Kone, 25, is a France international midfielder.
- Arsenal are interested but have not yet completed a deal.
- Chelsea recently beat Arsenal to Morgan Rogers' signing.
Arsenal face pressure to strengthen after missing out on Rogers; Chelsea could swoop again.
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